v. Obs. [OE. asearian, f. A- pref. 1 + searian: see SERE v.] To dry up, wither.

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c. 1000.  MS., in Sax. Leechd., III. 355. Treowa he deþ færlice blowan, & eft raþe asearian.

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c. 1320.  Seuyn Sages (W.), 606. That olde tre … asered.

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